Tender

Innovate UK Business Connect - Digital Framework - Digital Services

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED

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Tender

17 Apr 2025 at 09:48

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Innovate UK Business Connect (IUKBC), part of Innovate UK, is initiating a tender process for its Digital Framework 2025-2026 concerning the provision of digital services. The procurement is categorized under "Miscellaneous business and business-related services" and is focused on web development and maintenance. The tender invites suppliers to quote for ongoing support of IUKBC's primary web presence and associated project platforms. Located in the United Kingdom, this competitive quotation (below threshold) process has a submission deadline of 16th May 2025, with the contract period running from 1st June 2025 to 31st March 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) proficient in web development and maintenance. The tasks include delivering solid web development solutions, adhering to security and accessibility standards, and maintaining the site iuk.ktn-uk.org. This procurement method offers a growth avenue for businesses capable of comprehensive web services, including technical support, patching, and project-specific development. Suppliers are encouraged to showcase their design approach, previous work, estimated costs, and adherence to IUKBC values, which could strengthen their bids and expand their business prospects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Innovate UK Business Connect - Digital Framework - Digital Services

Notice Description

Innovate UK Business Connect (IUKBC) exists to connect innovators with new partners and new opportunities beyond their existing thinking - accelerating ambitious ideas into real-world solutions. IUKBC has a network of over 46,000 unique organisations and 234,000 innovators. IUKBC is part of Innovate UK - the UK's innovation agency. IUKBC is seeking a web development supplier to support continued design, development, and maintenance of IUKBC's primary web presence and development of associated project platforms. Services Required This request for quotation is to invite suppliers to quote for support on web development and online maintenance services. Work with IUKBC's digital team to understand individual project requirements, timelines, and budgets. Deliver solid web development solutions to specified briefs. Full maintenance of iuk.ktn-uk.org, including but not limited to patching, availability, security and accessibility requirements. Submission In response to this Statement of Works, please provide the information listed below. Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to pitch to IUKBC before a final decision is made. Short narrative describing how you approach projects i.e., your design approach, suppliers you may have to collaborate with to deliver etc. One or more examples of an online development work you have previously taken from concept through to roll out. Initial schedule of basic costs. Recognising that this would be subject to change and within the constraints of the overall budget, suppliers are asked to submit a timeline of estimated costs for; a, Ongoing retainer to include, technical, patching and development support services for iuk.ktn-uk.org the duration of the project i.e., 1st June 2025 - 31st March 2026. b, New platform development, including site build, development and retainer services. A completed copy of the Pre-Qualification Questionnaire. Additional Information. IUKBC invite suppliers to provide any additional information in the form of video content, imagery, or links, which provide supporting evidence that suppliers recognise and work in accordance with IUKBC values as an organisation. Suppliers might include evidence of environmental management practices, environmental or social aims and social responsibility, diversity and inclusion policy and practices. Legal information i.e. Your standard T&Cs. Please provide the information requested above to re.support@iuk.ktn-uk.org by 16th May 2025 at the latest. Submission will be assessed on an ongoing basis until this date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f9ed30dd-9f53-418b-a618-a14a04f219d3
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER NETWORK LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 0QH
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

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